Short segment fixation with the inclusion of the fractured vertebrae versus long segment fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures- A randomised control trial

Short segment fixation with the inclusion of the fractured vertebrae versus long segment fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures- A randomised control trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/092879

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G998- Other specified disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Short segment fixation with the inclusion of the fractured vertebra: short segment fixation includes 3 level fixation with the inclusion of the fractured vertebra i.e 1 level above and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Single level fracture in the thoracolumbar region T11-L2 Time to operation after trauma being less than 1 year Integrity of atleast one pedicle in the fractured vertebra

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: More than single level fracture Pathological fracture Previous spine surgery Both pedicle fracture

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assess operative time, intra-op blood loss, postop hospital stay in the two groupsTimepoint: Intraop & Immediate post-op	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Decrease in Local kyphosis angle, increase in anterior body height and posterior body height at the end of follow upTimepoint: Decrease in Local kyphosis angle, increase in anterior body height and posterior body height at the end of follow up	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNikhil Dhage

AIIMS PATNA

drvikaschandrajha@aiimspatna.org7389831560

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026